This lantern, 24 inches in height, was used on a canal boat. It is believed to be a bow lantern, and it could be hung with the light being reflected forwards. Some canal boats ran at night, particularly if they were attempting to reach a wharf before the competition.

ID:wcco213

Rights:Public domain

Notes:This lantern is the property of Patricia Hammond.

Collection Location:Sharpsburg

Subject:Chesapeake and Ohio Canal (Md.); Washington County (Md.), History